The California Fish and Game Commission has approved a third 2011-2012 late season hunting opportunity for geese.

Licensed hunters can now hunt white-fronted geese and white geese during the late season for geese in the balance of the state zone. This is in addition to the already established late season hunts in the North Coast and Imperial County special management areas.

The purpose of these hunts is to reduce crop depredation complaints on private lands.

The new season will be open from Feb. 18 through Feb. 22. A daily bag limit of eight geese is allowed and includes up to six white geese or up to six white-fronted geese.

The North Coast Special Management Area will be open from Feb. 18 through March 10. The daily bag limit is six small Canada geese only.